In preparation for the 2021-2022 Faith Formation Academic year, please take the time to complete the "Faith Formation Inquiry Form" if you or your children are interested in any of our programs. This is especially important for those who may need to make any of their Sacraments.

Catholic Brain is a digital platform where families and young people can access games, movies, books, video clips, Saint information, coloring sheets, quizzes, Bible stories and LOTS OF VIDEO AND MOVIES teaching about the Catholic Faith.

Beginning the weekend of June 19,20, masks will no longer be mandated during the celebration of Mass

As we celebrate Fathers Day this weekend we invite you to write your prayer intention for your fathers, living and deceased and any other prayer intention you may have. Place your prayer intention underneath the sleeping Saint Joseph image in the Narthex of our church. Your prayer intentions will be brought forward to the altar during the Mass.

Beginning this Friday you will begin to see some more changes at our Thrift Shop & Gift Shop downtown Winter Haven. If you've not been there since before the pandemic it's worth stopping in.

Congress is trying to force Americans to pay for abortion. Please sign the petition on NoTaxpayerAbortion.com

Wednesday with the Pastor has resumed once more. After more than a year being able to meet in person join Fr. O'Brien and other members of our parish on Wednesday's in the Parish Center following the 9:00 a.m. Mass

Don’t let your faith take a vacation. Instead strengthen it as a family using a Summer Kit by Sadlier Religion. Enjoy engaging family activities, discover new ways to pray together, and learn about the saints through any of the four free kits.

I would like to share with you the email message we received from our Bishop today and thank all of you for your cooperation and concern you have been showing to one another during this difficult time.

You were made for mission! Jesus calls each one of us to encounter Him, follow Him, and make disciples. How do we do that? Join us for this 7-session series to deepen your personal relationship with Jesus and learn how to share that with others. This series will be available in-person and online every Wednesday from June 9th to July 21st from 6:30pm to 8pm. Register via the REALM link below.

Permission has been given to us to relax some of the restrictions that were necessary for the safety of all. While our Bishop points out, “Mask wearing will continue and we do not know if or when it will become an option again,” we will begin to make some changes.

The USCCB has composed this novena to be prayed yearly on March 10-18, the nine days that precede the Solemnity of Saint Joseph on March 19. Each day of the novena will be accompanied by a reflection video from bishops across the United States.

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. The Equality Act, which is being voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives soon, in many ways does the opposite and needs to be opposed.

Over the past few weeks, we have prayed about, thought about and talked about the ministries supported by Our Catholic Appeal. Now it is time for all of us to share a portion of our treasure, so these ministries can continue.

“ There has never been a man more in love with a woman than St. Joseph was in love with Mary. What dignity and holiness were required of St. Joseph to be the husband of Mary! In her feminine Heart, Mary knew that she was secure in the manhood of St. Joseph. He was her knight and warrior.

“ God sent St. Joseph to Egypt so that, out of Egypt, St. Joseph could bring the Bread of Life to the nations. Saint Joseph saved our Bread from Herod; he protected and preserved him in Egypt; and he now desires that we receive the Bread of Life at Holy Mass. Unlike the Joseph of the Old Testament, St. Joseph’s Heavenly Bread is more numerous than the sands of the sea. This Heavenly Bread is able to feed

Have you read Fratelli Tutti? In his newest encyclical, Pope Francis invites the Church to live out the call to universal fraternity and social friendship. Check out this overview and summary: https://www.usccb.org/resources/fratelli-tutti-overview-summary

Pope Francis proclaims that 2021 will be “The Year of Saint Joseph” visit the Vatican Website to learn more. CLICK HERE This will be the perfect opportunity for our parish community to consecrate themselves to Saint Joseph. You might ask, “What exactly is consecration to St. Joseph?” In other words, what does it mean for a person to be consecrated to St. Joseph? Well, it ......

Seeing this headline in the news: Bishops' Committee Endorses Vaccine Despite Abortion Connection, I will share with you information received from our Bishop.

It's never too early to start planning. The Diocese of Orlando will offer their annual  Ministry Formation Conference. The title of the conference  this year is , I Thirst. This refers to our thirst for God, for His desire for us, and how we should thirst for others to be drawn into God’s perfect love.  Who is this conference for? Everyone!